Would You Kill One Person to Save Five? And how do you really know until faced with the actual conundrum? A study at Michigan State used a virtual reality test to find…
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View of Maritime Stadium
I visited the Maritime Park stadium on Saturday. These photos don’t do it justice. The view is breathtaking. View the slide show
SNL: Coach Bert
This isn’t politically correct: “We’ve found nothing to indicate Coach Bert is not a sexual predator. We’re surprised as you.”
BP re-oilings plague La. shores and marshes
The Daily Comet reports that tar balls continue to wash up on the Louisiana shores. Oil is everywhere. It sits beneath the sand in layers, left there when crude began washing up…
Trending video: GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich
GOP Race Focuses on Romney and Gingrich With the implosion of Herman Cain’s campaign amid accusations of adultery and sexual harassment, the once-crowded 2012 Republican presidential field appears to be narrowing to…
Buzz: Wahoos to get Major League manager
MLB.com is reporting that Pensacola’s Blue Wahoos, the Cincinnati Reds’ Double-A affiliate, are close to announcing the hire of Jim Riggleman as the team’s new manager. Riggleman managed the Washington Nationals last…
Study: We aren’t so special anymore
In recent polling by the Pew Research Center, it was not surprising to see that Americans are more individualistic and are less supportive of state interference than are the publics of Spain,…
‘I am not going to be silenced, and I am not going away.”
… but Herman Cain has suspended his campaign. The Daily Beast got an exclusive
Done Manifesto
The Done Manifesto is a set of working rules based on a sense of urgency. No time for careful deliberation, move on. It was written by Bre Pettis in collaboration with…
BP to Pay $426,500 Penalty
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that several subsidiaries of BP America Inc. have agreed to pay a $426,500 penalty and ensure that more than $240 million in funds…
London Free Press writes up Pensacola
Pensacola has attracted the attention of the travel writers. This articles on the Naval Museum, historic downtown Pensacola, the new maritime park, Global Grill and Pensacola Brewery. Read more
Pine Forest sophomore shot and killed
Last night, Pine Forest High School sophomore was shot and killed in the Bellview area. This is the fifth student shot and second killed since the beginning of the school year. Here…
Buzz: And he is coming to Pensacola
We keep hearing that GOP presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is coming to Pensacola. Not sure if it will be in December, but definitely before Jan. primary.
Video: Gingrich says he will be nominee
Jake Tapper interviews presidential candidate as surging polls put him ahead. Source: ABC
What not to say in workplace conversations
Real Simple has few suggestions on what to say in workplace conversations and offers substitute phrases: “That’s not my job.†“This might sound stupid, but…†“I don’t have time to talk to…
Chief Simmons: Warn first, arrest later
In an effort to deter panhandling within city limits, Pensacola Police officers have begun enforcing Escambia County’s panhandling ordinance by issuing warnings to violators. “It would not be prudent for our officers…
Cole talks to NWFL Daily News. Yep, it’s the land deals
Looks like our buzz item on the Cole’s sale of a portion of his property to the offspring of a county vendor has some legs. Tom McLaughlin of the Northwest Florida Daily…
Occupy takes a stroll
Heads to Federal Court for Hearing: Occupy Pensacola will be marching from City Hall to the Federal Court building on North Palafox St. today for a hearing to determine the initial legal…
“The Lay of the Land” Reception
The West Florida Literary Federation is hosting a reception tonight in honor of Dr. Henry Langhorne’s new book of poetry, “The Lay of the Land†at 7 p.m. at the Pensacola Cultural…
Video: America’s Child Sex Trafficking Report Card
Most of America’s states are failing in their ability to protect children being trafficked for sex, according to a report released Thursday. (Dec. 1) Source: Associated Press